CVE-2016-1919 Weak cryptography in n/a
Weak key generation in Samsung KNOX allows local attackers to decrypt sensitive data via brute-force attacks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-1919?
CVE-2016-1919 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jan 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Samsung KNOX 1.0 uses a weak eCryptFS Key generation algorithm, which makes it easier for local users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging knowledge of the TIMA key and a brute-force attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1919?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Samsung Knox.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1919?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1919 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-1919 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1919 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xjjc-8jjh-rwv3.